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Shortfin Mako Shark
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Common Name: Shortfin Mako, Mackeral Shark

Scientific Name: Isurus oxyrhincus

Size: Up to 3.9m

Found: Worldwide temperate and tropical waters

Population Status: Vulnerable to extinction (IUCN 2007)



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Tooth Shape:

Long slender teeth for eating schooling pelagic fishes, 
cephalopods and other sharks.




Reproduction:

Ovoviviparous - eggs hatch inside the mother, and live young are born. Pups are born after a gestation of about 15-18 months. Normally between 4-18 pups are born measuring 70cm in length.



Interesting Facts:

The Shortfin Mako is the fastest of all the sharks, reaching speeds around 50km/h and can leap up to 20m out of the water.

Although ages of sharks are generally not well studied, the Mako is thought to live between 12-32 years.

There are 2 species of Mako Sharks, both are classified as Vulnerable to extinction.

The shortfin mako has a heat exchange circulatory system which allows the shark to maintain its body temperature around 4-7°C warmer than the surrounding water. This enables makos to quickly build up speed when chasing prey, maintaining high levels of activity and giving it a speedy advantage.

Mako sharks have beautiful metallic blue sheen to their skin.


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